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Inspection Associations & what they mean to realtors?

By Jeff Gollaher

Home Inspector with Full Circle Home Inspections

January 23, 2008 05:53 PM

Question regarding inspection association? & how they reflect what sort of customers you get?

I am currently a member with InterNACHI (formerly NACHI) which has been a great expierence.

In California they have just come out with CAL NACHI (california NACHI) which is very similar and also included an extra cost of membership.

There are so many out there? such as: ASHI, CREIA, so many more I dont want to list.

So my ? to the realtors on, is what does the association mean when picking an inspector?

Or does the inspector even need to be a part of an association?

I hear alot about CREIA & some realtors for some reason will only use members of CREIA.

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Nancy Brenner

Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA

Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent

I want to know that the inspector that I'm using is accredited.

Jan 23, 2008 06:04 PM

Jeff Gollaher

Full Circle Home Inspections - Sacramento, CA

That is understandable, my ? is, have you ever verified the inspectors status before using them?

I have not been asked about anything other then what association I belong to.

Jan 23, 2008 08:05 PM

Frank Schulte-Ladbeck

Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections - Houston, TX

I am an inspector, so speaking from this point of view, I know that Realtors here in Texas will want to know if my license is current, but I have never been asked about my affiliations.

Jan 23, 2008 08:47 PM

Charles Buell

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

I am very rarely asked what associations I belong to. If I am asked, it is usually by older more established "old-school" agents----the ones that originally recognized ASHI as the only way to find an inspector that at least had some training. Now there are so many associations and all train to the same level of "minimum standards" so finding an inspector of a "particular" association is not as important. I find the better agents I work with are only interested in getting a good thorough report and want an inspector that isn't going to "freak-out" the buyer and put things in proper perspective. I have had more agents check to see if my Structural Pest License is up to date. I also think that because my affiliations are plastered all over all my marketing/website there may be no need to ask me anything:) ASHI & NACHI

Jan 24, 2008 02:31 AM

MC2 Home Inspections

MC2 Home Inspections LLC - Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis home inspection service 317-605-3432

I have never been asked if I am affiliated with an association. The only thing I get asked is "are you licensed"?

I would also echo Charles in that my affilations are plastered all over my brochures, cards, and website, so that is probably why I have never been asked.

Mike Chamberlain
MC2 Home Inspections
www/mc2inspections.com

Feb 07, 2008 06:40 AM

Chad Fabry

StructureSmart, Inc. - Rochester, NY

Accredited with what?

Being a full member of 2 out of 3 of the major associations means that the inspector must have at the very least passed the NHIE or its rough equivalent. Being a member of the third association means the inspector could afford to write a check for nearly 300 dollars.

Being a member of an association is not a credential. Accreditation is often sought but hard to find in this business.

Feb 08, 2008 05:19 AM

Hi Brad,

It's likely more valuable than any other acronym. Fortunately, I'm positive that you're not a member.

Feb 08, 2008 10:00 AM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy Jeff

I have never had a Real Estate Agent

ask if I what associations I belong to.

I have beed a Home Inspector in

3 States now.

Have a good one

Dale

Feb 08, 2008 12:10 PM

thank you guys for the great input, it all helps me with the overall picture of success.

Feb 17, 2008 12:57 PM

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